A natural sandstone area that has become a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is situated in Western Australia and in the Asia-Pacific region. The Purnululu National Park covers an area of 2,397.23 Square Kilometre and is managing by the Department of Environment and Conservation which was established in the year 1987. The closest towns that are situated around are Kununurra from its north and Halls Creek from the south. The name Purnululu is given by the Kija Aboriginal people. It is an area of the Bungle Bungle Range. The meaning of Purnululu is sandstone. This Bungle Bungle Range lies entirely in the park and has a height of about 578 metres above sea level. This place is well-Known for its sandstone domes. The domes have orange and grey bands and are due to the diversity of  [...]

While I was on the expedition through Australia exploring the Western terrain of the continent, I was compelled by the panoramas to halt at Purnululu National Park that embraces the Bungle Bungle Mountains. While interacting with the natives, people appreciated my decision to explore this mountainous region. However, I wasn’t quite ready to know how difficult it would be to reach the Purnululu region. I started from Darwin and drove to Kununurra which is about at day’s drive (approx 500 miles). Then three hours drive south finally dropped me near Purnululu. I carried enough water that didn’t last till the national park. I was quite thirsty but couldn’t locate any town, city, or village anywhere near Purnululu. Finally I spotted the Turkey Creek road which comprised of a gas pump  [...]